International students (non-U.S. citizens) with outstanding academic records will be considered for admission. International students who seek admission to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi must meet the following requirements:

1. Application for Admission: A completed application for admission form and a $30.00 application fee are required.
2. Testing: Prospective students from other countries must demonstrate the ability to speak, write and understand the English language. Prospective students whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination. A minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL examination is required for admission to the University. The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service in over 200 centers around the world. A registration form and a "Bulletin of Information for Candidates" may be obtained by writing to TOEFL Registration Office, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151, USA. Freshman international applicants must have their test scores for either the Scholastic Assessment Tests (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) submitted to the Office of Admissions.
3. Transcripts: Submission to the Office of Admissions of all secondary and post-secondary school transcripts, translated by a certified translator or agency approved by the Director of Admissions.
4. Grade Point Average (GPA): A cumulative GPA of 2.5 for all work attempted at other U.S. colleges or universities is required.
5. Finances: The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi require all international applicants to provide an "Affidavit of Support" form certifying ability to finance study in the U.S. Financial aid is not available to undergraduate and graduate international students.
6. Immunizations and Related Requirements: International students are required to have a tuberculin skin test or chest x-ray and must meet the immunization requirements.
7. Health Insurance: All international students (students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States) are required to be covered by the Texas A&M University System's student health insurance plan or to have equivalent insurance coverage. For information, contact the International Student Adviser.

International students should contact the Office of Admissions for further information on admission requirements for international students.

The admission application review will not begin until all required documents are received by the Office of Admissions.

An international student must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 semester hours during both the spring and fall semesters. An international student may not be admitted in undergraduate transient (visiting) or non-degree status. An international student on a visitors visa will not be admitted to the University. An international student sponsored by a program in a regionally accredited college or university may be admitted with the approval of the Office of Admissions.

International Admission Deadlines
The completed application for admission and all required documents and supporting material must be on file by the following deadlines:

Fall Semester - May 1
Spring Semester - September 1
Summer Session - February 1

International Students Advisor
The International Student Advisor oversees all academic and Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) requirements of F-1 students attending A&M-Corpus Christi and is located in the Admissions Office. International students are required to report to the International Student Advisor at the beginning of each semester to maintain accurate status and essential information regarding all students. The International Student Advisor coordinates all forms and paperwork required for optional and curricular practical training, changes on I-20 form, change of status, reinstatement, and major medical insurance requirements.

International students are required to attend an orientation designed to inform them of rules and regulations to maintain good standing with the University and INS throughout their studies at A&M-Corpus Christi. Programs are also being designed to address some of the cultural adjustments they might encounter living in the United States. Several student organisations have been created to build alliances among international students and survey needs and common concerns that students experience on campus.

For additional information regarding international students, please come by the Admissions Office in Student Services Center.

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International Programs (UC 303-B); 2003-2004 Fellowships: The U.S. Institute of Peace invites applications for Senior Fellowships for up to 10 months as a part of the Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace. Fellowships are awarded annually to scholars and practitioners to conduct research at the Institute on projects concerning international peace and conflict resolution. Open to citizens of all nations. The application deadline is Sept. 16. FMI and application form, please visit the Institute's website or contact Leo Carrillo at ext. 2789.

For additional information on any program, contact Dr. Leo Carrillo at 361-825-2789.

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